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      11-18-2017, 09:24 AM   #1
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stock ride height

Hi all,

The car I bought has new Bilstein shocks installed, but it appears to be sitting higher than a normal 335xi ... I had one previously and it was definitely lower. Can someone post a side picture and measure for me by any chance the fender gap front and rear ? I will do so and post here.

I am not sure if the shocks can alter the ride height, I wouldn't think so?

Here is my previous 335xi, which was stock to my knowledge, apart from spacers which I installed :
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      11-19-2017, 08:01 AM   #2
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I'm curious. I just installed OEM non-xi springs on my xi (D7/D3) which other members in this section raved about for the modest drop that they provide. However, I think I saw zilch in terms of drop when I installed them with new Koni shocks.
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      11-19-2017, 10:03 AM   #3
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here is the one I just bought, it sits much higher in my opinion:
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      11-19-2017, 01:19 PM   #4
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Anyone else, can you post a pic of your stock ride height from similar angle?
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      11-19-2017, 05:33 PM   #5
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Honestly, your current 335xi looks to be the correct ride height. Your previous 335xi looks closer to a RWD 335i without sport suspension.
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Honestly, your current 335xi looks to be the correct ride height. Your previous 335xi looks closer to a RWD 335i without sport suspension.
Thanks! Darn they are tall, now I have to spend money on some springs
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      11-27-2017, 09:40 AM   #7
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Does anyone have a pic of e90 335xi with Bilsteins and Eibach pro springs ? How does that look ??

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